A nurse is working in a pediatric clinic and has to explain a nebulizer treatment to a child. Which of the following would be the most appropriate?
1. Give the child's parent a full explanation, but make sure the child hears what is said.
2. Let the child handle the equipment first, then demonstrate on the child's doll.
3. Start the treatment, but make sure that the parent is there to comfort the child if she becomes afraid.
4. Make sure that the physician is available for questions.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The nurse should not talk over or around the child, just because of her age, but include her in conversation and communication. Before any treatment or therapy, explanation should be given. Otherwise the child will be frightened and the treatment will not be effective.
Rationale 2: The knowledge of the client's developmental stage will allow the nurse to modify the message accordingly. The use of dolls and games with simple language may help explain a procedure to a child.
Rationale 3: Before any treatment or therapy, explanation should be given. Otherwise the child will be frightened and the treatment will not be effective.
Rationale 4: Nurses should always be prepared to give explanation and teaching to their clients.
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